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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.21, 560.03 and 129.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.21, 560.03 and 129.91 is: 194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.21 : 560.03 = 129.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.21/560.03 = 129.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.21x = 560.03 × 129.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.21x = 72,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,753.50/373.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.94

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